GP surgery in Wath upon Dearne

Market Surgery

Warehouse Lane, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7RA

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good12,503 patients

Scores 55 out of 100, average for a GP surgery in England. 79% of patients say their experience is good and 54% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2016. It is taking on new patients.

Average Scores higher than 55% of GP surgeries in England. Based on 95 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 47

  • Easy to get through on the phone36
  • Easy to contact online79
  • Good experience of getting in touch67
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment30

Quality of care 65

  • Patients rate the surgery as good49
  • Patients got what they needed39
  • Doctors and nurses listen84
  • Patients trust the staff43
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets88
  • Children vaccinated on time95

What patients say

95 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

54%

find the phone easy

below the England average (57%)

79%

say their experience is good

above the England average (77%)

-5

change since last year

2025: 84% · 2026: 79%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone40%
Had their call answered straight away33%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away54%

The appointment

Were seen the same day16%
Waited more than a week45%
Were seen face to face86%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)58%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 54% 57% 53%
Easy to contact via website 70% 58% 49%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 39%
Reception staff helpful 87% 85% 83%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 24% 31% 27%
Sees preferred clinician 34% 42% 38%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 93% 84% 90%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 97%
Good experience of contacting 81% 73% 72%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 84% 57% 75%
Waiting time was about right 64% 69% 59%
Remote appointment 14% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 94% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 87% 86% 92%
Considered mental wellbeing 80% 75% 81%
Had all the information needed 94% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 93% 93% 96%
Involved in decisions 94% 92% 96%
Needs were met 90% 90% 96%
Overall
Overall experience good 79% 77% 84%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 60%
Supported by local services 56% 70% 57%
Discussed managing condition 52% 43% 41%
Agreed a care plan 32% 46% 40%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 95 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Warehouse Lane, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7RA
Phone
01709 870150
Email
[email protected]
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Health Village/Dearne Valley PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
C87029 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Accessible toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Bus stop nearby
  • Disabled car parking
  • Free NHS WiFi
  • Free on-site car parking
  • Lift
  • Off-site car parking nearby
  • Sign language interpreter available in-person
  • Step-free access at entrances and exits
  • Step-free access throughout
  • Toilets
  • Translation services
  • Wheelchair access at entrances and exits

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 28 January 2016

This rating is 10 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

12,503registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
80.0years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension18.0%15.2%
Diabetes9.1%7.9%
Asthma9.7%6.6%
COPD3.6%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.2%3.0%
Depression23.6%14.3%
Obesity22.5%13.9%
Smoking15.2%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4979%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6479%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)78%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)91%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target59%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check79%78%
Asthma: annual review75%66%
SurgeryDistanceScoreEasy by phoneRated goodNew patients
Market Surgerythis surgery5554%79%Yes
Crown Street SurgeryMexborough, S64 8NB1.7 miles7365%87%Yes
Goldthorpe Medical CentreRotherham, S63 9EH2.3 miles1851%66%Yes
Hollygreen PracticeRotherham, S63 9EH2.3 miles547%54%Yes
Lakeside SurgeryRotherham, S63 9EH2.3 miles4877%75%Yes
Garland House SurgeryBarnsley, S73 9JX2.4 miles4153%78%Yes
The Magna Group PracticeMexborough, S64 5UP2.4 miles6967%83%Yes
Wombwell GMS PracticeBarnsley, S73 0AJ2.4 miles4041%78%Yes
Wombwell Medical Centre PracticeBarnsley, S73 0DD2.5 miles2728%76%Yes
The New SurgeryMexborough, S64 0DB2.7 miles1050%66%Yes

Crown Street Surgery is 1.7 miles away, scores 73 and is taking on new patients. You can usually join any surgery that covers your address.

Common questions

Is Market Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Market Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01709 870150.

How do patients rate Market Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 79% of patients at Market Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 54% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 55 out of 100, grade C, which puts it in the middle 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Market Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Market Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 28 January 2016).

What are the opening times of Market Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 15 November 2024. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Market Surgery?

Call 01709 870150. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Warehouse Lane, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7RA.

How many patients are registered at Market Surgery?

Around 12,503 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Health Village/Dearne Valley PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the South Yorkshire NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.